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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.94, 13,032.37 and 4,737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.94, 13,032.37 and 4,737.04 is: 7,099.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.94 : 13,032.37 = 4,737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.94/13,032.37 = 4,737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.94x = 13,032.37 × 4,737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.94x = 61,734,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,734,813.56/8,695.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.27

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